Staff Accountant

Compensation

$22 to $26 Hourly

Benefits Offered

Dental, Medical, 401K

Employment Type

Full-Time

The Staff Accountant is responsible for handling the accounting functions for an assigned base of Clients. These functions include journal entries, account analysis and reconciliations, month-end financial statements and other reporting. The Staff Accountant will work closely with Tax Accountants to ensure all tax requirements are met and maximum tax benefits are realized.

The right individual will be a self-starter with attention to detail, as well as understanding the needs of a growing business. The Staff Accountant works in a team setting by sharing knowledge. The successful candidate will work closely with the Accounting Manager and must be able to maintain confidentiality.

Maintain the fixed asset and associated depreciation schedules; ensuring proper recording of new purchases and disposals.

Prepare all required financial statements, including, but not limited to, balance sheets, income statements, and statements of cash flows

Process payroll and contractors payments for assigned clients

Work within the workflow to ensure payroll is processed accurately and timely

Ensure proper taxation of employer paid benefits for clients that offer such to their employees

Working knowledge of quarterly and annual payroll fillings

Conduct verbal and written correspondence with assigned client base.

Assist with audits.

Ad hoc analyses and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset.

Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Ability to handle difficult situations and resolve them to the client’s satisfaction.

“Street smart” / able to think on your feet.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Must always be friendly and willing to assist others.

A good memory for data and details.

Basic computer and typing skills.

Must be punctual and able to work flexible hours.

Be a good listener and exhibit sound judgment.

Desire to work in a fast-paced job environment.

Able to critically analyze situations and solve problems effectively.

Requirements

Bachelors in Accounting Required.

2 - 5 years of accounting and bookkeeping experience.

2 years of CPA firm experience highly preferred

Experienced in Quickbooks

Exceptionally strong MS office skills especially Excel.

Need to be well organized with a proven ability of successfully juggling multiple assignments and a strong track record of meeting deadlines.

CPA Firm experience- Highly preferred.

Highly motivated.

About Semaphore Business Solutions:

About Semaphore Business Solutions

The Semaphore family of companies, and Semaphore Business Solutions, is a financial services firm offering a wide range of business solutions to its clients. Semaphore has earned its reputation of being best in its class by offering over the top products and services equally backed by the highest level of customer service and client satisfaction. Located in sunny Southern California by the Irvine Spectrum, our firm has been providing financial solutions for over 20 years and has earned a reputation of providing expertise and developing successful long-term relationships based upon trust.

Company address:16420 Bake Parkway, Irvine, ca 92618

Posted date:
3 months ago

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